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A football team gained 5 yards, lost 8 yards, lost another 2 yards, and then gained 45 yards. What were the total yards gained or lost? Explain your reasoning. Wouldn’t the answer be 40, because you have to subtract and add?

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yes you would be correct if they started with zero yards at the beginning

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